Tag: Infrastructure

Island RCMP calls transition to Next Generation 9-1-1

RCMP Tyler Hay -
The B.C. RCMP is moving to a new emergency communications system, with the transition replacing aging infrastructure to meet a federal mandate.

Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week

Provincial My Comox Valley Now -
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.

Village of Cumberland starts community engagement on Penrith Avenue upgrades 

Village of Cumberland Justin Baumgardner -
A key route in the Village of Cumberland is getting an upgrade to enhance safety, improve accessibility, and meet...

Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The Union of B.C. Municipalities is welcoming changes to provincial borrowing rules that regulate how much money municipalities can borrow without holding a public vote.

Eby pressing ahead with fast-track infrastructure despite First Nations pushback

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Premier David Eby appears to be forging ahead with the NDP government’s controversial set of bills aimed at streamlining approvals for renewable energy and infrastructure projects, despite mounting opposition from First Nations leaders.

Corridor improvements coming to 17th street

News My Comox Valley Now -
Upgrades to improve safety for road users will be coming to 17th Street this year. The City of Courtenay says...

Lane closures expected on Old Island Highway for repaving work

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. - Commuters are being advised of some roadwork along the Old Island Highway (Highway 19A) later this...

“Pop-Up Intersection” at 5th and Fitzgerald Removed

News Justin Goulet -
The “pop-up intersection” that was installed in April at the corner of 5th Street and Fitzgerald Avenue in Courtenay...

Multiple projects on the go for Comox in 2017

News Justin Goulet -
2017 is shaping up to be a busy year for the Town of Comox. Mayor Paul Ives says the...

Waste management a top priority for Courtenay staff in 2017

News Justin Goulet -
The city of Courtenay has a lot of projects on the go for the New Year. Mayor Larry Jangula...

Council approves Complete Streets design option

News Justin Goulet -
Work is moving forward on the city of Courtenay's Complete Streets Pilot Project. Director of Engineering Services Lesley Hatch...

Good city asset management a positive for everyone!

News Justin Goulet -
Practicing good asset management is a positive for everyone in the community. That's the basis of what the city...

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